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Join Jumpstart and Simon & Schuster on
October 28, 2021
as we Read for the Record
to support
early literacy for every child.
Learn more at readfortherecord.org.
Join the conversation online!
@jumpstartkids
#readfortherecord
Illustrations © Charlene Chua
Read for the Record book selection for 2021: Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon https://youtu.be/8zyoKC1BNBs for the story read by the author.
READ for the JUMPSTART’S 16TH ANNUAL READ FOR THE RECORD DAY OCTOBER 28, 2021
RECORD
JUMPSTART’S READ FOR THE RECORD IS A GLOBAL CAMPAIGN THAT:
Increases awareness about the critical importance of early literacy
Makes high-quality books accessible for all children
Raises funds to support Jumpstart’s work with early learners
Each year Read for the Record brings together millions of adults and children as
they read the same book on the same day, building an intergenerational community BOOK SELECTION CRITERIA
through the power of reading. To date, the campaign has amassed 22 million
participants worldwide and has facilitated the distribution of hundreds of thousands Sharing high-quality picture books with
of high-quality books to children in underserved communities. young children is the core of Jumpstart’s
mission. Each year, Jumpstart selects a
JUMPSTART CELEBRATES READ FOR THE RECORD BY: campaign book that:
Hosting events on Read for the Record day to promote the importance of
early language and literacy skills Fosters language and
social-emotional development
Promoting the power of reading through partnerships with celebrity literacy
champions, corporate sponsors, nonprofit organizations, and others
Honors the diversity
Building home libraries by donating over 150,000 books to children in in our world
underserved communities across the U.S.
Has a strong
JUMPSTART’S READ FOR THE RECORD SPECIAL EDITION CAMPAIGN BOOK narrative
Jumpstart works with our selected publishing partner to create a proprietary special Appeals to
edition which includes: activity guides and resources that bring the book to life, vocab- young children
ulary words, tips for reading with young children, and comprehension questions.
WHY A SPECIAL EDITION?
To increase accessibility to quality books, Jumpstart’s special edition is always published in:
Paperback — Publishing in softcover allows Jumpstart to offer the campaign book at a lower price point
English and Spanish — Offering multiple languages broadens the audience of children and families who
can read the story together on Read for the Record day and beyond
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child enters kindergarten prepared to succeed. We recruit and train college student
volunteers to deliver our programming in preschool classrooms in underserved
communities. Our research-backed program helps children develop key literacy and
social-emotional skills. Annually, nearly 3,700 Jumpstart volunteers serve over 12,000
children nationwide. In addition to direct service, Jumpstart works to improve the
early education system through advocacy and leadership. We advocate for policies
that support an equitable early education system; we mobilize our alumni to advocate
for change; and we provide training and guidance to help our volunteers and alumni
enter the early education workforce.
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Celebrate Jumpstart’s
Read for the Record
on October 28, 2021!
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ZHANG • CHUA
AMY WU
and the PATCHW
ORK DRAGON
SIMON & SCHUSTER
CHUA
Illustrated by CHARLENE
By KAT ZHANG
978-1-6659-1174-0
N 9781665911740
BN
740
781665 911
Colors: CMYK
Printer: South China
hwork _drago n_prop_cvr.pdf
e: amy_wu_patc
Storytime Event Guide and Activities for Educators
Build Vocabulary
Providing a simple explanation for words that children may not be familiar with can help build their language skills.
You can describe the meaning of a word, point to an illustration, or use your tone of voice to convey the word’s meaning.
Here are some words to talk about while you read Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon:
• Patchwork: something that is made up of different things
• Enormous: very, very big
• Emerge: to come out where you can see
• Snout: an animal’s long nose
• Gleaming: bright and shiny
• Sketches: quick drawings
• Invite: ask someone to do something
• Exactly: right in every way
Tell Stories
In Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon, Amy has difficulty creating her own dragon until she is inspired by a treasure—
a dragon costume—in her attic. Encourage children to think about or bring something that is special to them. This can
be a small toy, a favorite food, a photograph, or an article of clothing. Share your own treasure, talk to children about
why they chose their item, and invite children in the group to tell stories about something special to them. Then, let
children draw the item and help them label their picture.
Sing Songs: Circle Time
Try incorporating a song into your Circle Time that connects to the emotions Amy experiences in the story.
Encourage children to come up with their own ideas of emotions and corresponding motions for new verses.
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ZHANG • CHUA
AMY WU
and the PATCHW
ORK DRAGON
SIMON & SCHUSTER
CHUA
Illustrated by CHARLENE
By KAT ZHANG
978-1-6659-1174-0
N 9781665911740
BN
740
781665 911
Colors: CMYK
Printer: South China
hwork _drago n_prop_cvr.pdf
e: amy_wu_patc
Storytime Event Guide and Activities for Educators
If You’re Excited and You Know It
If you’re excited and you know it, wave your arms
If you’re excited and you know it, wave your arms
If you’re excited and you know it then your face will surely show it
If you’re excited and you know it, wave your arms
If you’re excited and you know it, wiggle your body
If you’re excited and you know it, wiggle your body
If you’re excited and you know it then your face will surely show it
If you’re excited and you know it, wiggle your body
If you’re excited and you know it, say, “Hooray!”
If you’re excited and you know it, say, “Hooray!”
If you’re excited and you know it then your face will surely show it
If you’re excited and you know it, say, “Hooray!”
If you’re excited and you know it, do all three
If you’re excited and you know it, do all three
If you’re excited and you know it then your face will surely show it
If you’re excited and you know it, do all three
Move Like a Dragon: Music and Movement
We see Amy, her grandmother, and her friends put on the dragon costume and dance all around the house and classroom.
Collect some ribbons, scarves, or colorful fabric. You could also use tissue paper or tissues, and help children decorate them
with markers. When they are finished, put on some music! Invite children to move like a dragon. They could pretend to blow
fire, bring down the rain, and fly without wings. Then, ask children for other ideas of how a dragon might move.
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ZHANG • CHUA
AMY WU
and the PATCHW
ORK DRAGON
SIMON & SCHUSTER
CHUA
Illustrated by CHARLENE
By KAT ZHANG
978-1-6659-1174-0
N 9781665911740
BN
740
781665 911
Colors: CMYK
Printer: South China
hwork _drago n_prop_cvr.pdf
e: amy_wu_patc
Storytime Event Guide and Activities for Educators
Make Emotion Masks
Throughout the story, Amy’s feelings change as she thinks about making a dragon that feels “just right.” She’s sad when
she doesn’t finish her dragon, excited when she has an idea, and happy when she finally gets to show her dragon to her
classmates. Have children create emotion masks to talk about the feelings Amy shows in the book. Ask each child to make
a face and help them identify the emotion it represents—for example, children can show you look of surprise and you can
ask them what events would cause them to make that face.
Using paper plates, craft sticks, tape, and markers, let children draw the face on a plate. Tape the stick to the back of the
mask so they can hold it in front of their face and then repeat with additional emotions.
Once the faces have been drawn, bring children together to ask how they are feeling. Children can select the mask that
represents their mood and show their classmates.
Host a Parade: Dramatic Play
Amy, her grandmother, and her friends all help carry the dragon costume around to dance in a parade. What kind of parade
can you host? Add costumes, fabric, accessories, boxes, and seats in the Dramatic Play area. Support children as they plan
out what they will wear for the parade, what the parade route might look like, and who they will invite to attend. Support
language development by asking children what items they will include in their parade. Then, follow children’s ideas and
participate in play as they put on their pretend parade.
More Ideas
Keep the celebration going! Here are a few additional ideas for your classroom:
Make Dragon Puppets: Make paper bag puppets of an eastern and western dragon (shown at the end of the book).
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How are they similar? How are they different?
Create a Fire-Breathing Dragon: Help children decorate a paper towel tube, then glue strips of tissue paper on one
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end. Once the strips are dry, take a deep breath and blow into the end. What happens?
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Read for the Record
on October 28, 2021!
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ZHANG • CHUA
AMY WU
and the PATCHW
ORK DRAGON
SIMON & SCHUSTER
CHUA
Illustrated by CHARLENE
By KAT ZHANG
978-1-6659-1174-0
N 9781665911740
BN
740
781665 911
Colors: CMYK
Printer: South China
hwork _drago n_prop_cvr.pdf
e: amy_wu_patc
Storytime Event Guide and Activities for Educators
Make a Classroom Patchwork Dragon: Let each child decorate their own scale and tape it onto a large dragon tem-
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plate. You can use the dragon templates at the end of the book.
Pass the Feelings: Stand in a circle with students and begin by smiling at the child next to you. They “pass” the
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smile to the child next to them by making eye contact and smiling. Pass the smile all the way around the circle.
You can also try it out with a frown, a nod, or other facial expressions.
Keep Reading
Keep exploring the themes of Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon, by reading more books! Some ideas are:
• Deepen conversations on family relationships by trying:
o Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho, illustrated by Dung Ho
o Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez, illustrated by Jaime Kim
o Grandpa Grumps by Katrina Moore, illustrated by Xindi Yan
• Dig into themes of creativity and self-expression by reading:
o Julián is a Mermaid by Jessica Love
o Maybe Something Beautiful by F. Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell, illustrated by Rafael López
o Lola’s Fandango by Anna Witte, illustrated by Micha Archer
• Dive into more books about dragons and cultural symbols by reading:
o Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin, illustrated by Daniel Salmieri
o Raising Dragons by Jerdine Nolen, illustrated by Elise Primavera
• Explore more great books by author Kat Zhang. Try:
o Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao.
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